Feeling isolated in retirement is a common hurdle, and it’s one I’ve seen many tackle with grace. Acknowledging this new phase of life is the crucial first step. It’s about accepting that your daily social interactions may have changed, but that doesn’t mean your connections to others have to diminish. Retirement brings with it a […]
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We’ve all seen them, articles and books on the transformative powers of positive thinking. My bookshelf used to be a testament to this obsession. Rows of titles promising a life of endless joy if I could just think the right way. Yet, the truth I discovered after years of trying to drown out negative thoughts
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We all have times in our lives when we are confused about our path and way forward. We can have the most satisfying career, great relationships, and financial security but sometimes we feel there is something more, something we are missing. The uncertain and bewildering times we are in has also led many people to
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The last couple of years of disruption and uncertainty in this world, have been like no other. Amongst all the chaos and sadness, there are wonderful stories of people supporting each other and quickly adapting, make the most of the situation they have found themselves in. It is gratifying to see how the vast majority
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Let true acceptance be written on your heart. Dr Claire Weekes It was the 80s and my life was frenetic. I was married with two very young children and worked as an English and French teacher. I loved my life and felt fulfilled! However, I took on too much and my tendency to over-worrying rose
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Changing your life is not about completely transforming everything you do. In fact (I know from personal experience) this leads to failure and gets you back to square one with no changes in sight! What I have learnt though, it is about building a positive system of habits. They may be small behaviour changes but
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Regret makes us human. Regret makes us better. Daniel Pink Have you ever been asked the question do you have any regrets? Or in going back over your life do you sometimes focus on things you did you wish you hadn’t done or the other way around? I am a great proponent of being
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“From helping us learn to survive in the world to bringing the joy of discovery and wonder, curiosity really is a superpower.” Dr Judson Brewer We’re living in a complex and uncertain world. While this brings incredible opportunities, it also increases anxiety and depression worldwide. In fact, according to a scientific brief recently released by
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